Explain the significance of social
studies in secondary school curriculum. Discuss the factors which influence
decision making in social studies curriculum.

OR

Discuss with examples how
demonstration method can be used in teaching of social studies. Point out the
difficulties faced by a teacher while teaching through demonstration method.

2.Answer the following question in
about 600 words :

Suppose you have to teach growth of
Indus Valley Civilization. Develop instructional objectives in behavioural
terms, instructional procedures for major teaching concepts/contents and test
items to test learning outcomes.

OR

What is natural vegetation ? Discuss
the factors determining the natural vegetation of India. Develop an
instructional strategy for transacting this content.

3. Answer any four of the
following questions in about 150 words each :

(a)Explain the impact of liberal ideas
of the west in British India.

(b)What is a diagnostic test ? Explain
its use in the teaching of Social Studies by giving suitable examples.

(c)Discuss the meaning and causes of
environmental degradation. Suggest the appropriate group directed instructional
method to teach the content.

(d)Freedom without equality is of no
value. How would you explain this concept to your students ?

(e)Discuss the major types of climate
of India.

(f)Discuss the characteristic features
of medieval literature.

4. Answer the following
question in about 600 words
:

You
have organised a field visit to the near-by community along with your students
to study the opinion of people about the impact of population, poverty and
employment on Indian Economy. Write a report on the various activities you have
carried out before and during the field visit.